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Obninsk: The First Nuclear Power Plant City in Russia

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Overview of Obninsk

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    Obninsk is a city in Kaluga Oblast, Russia, located on the banks of the Protva River.

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    The city spans an area of 42.97 km².

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    As of 2010, Obninsk had a population of 104,739, with a density of 2,437 people per km².

Historical Significance

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    Obninsk was founded in 1946 to support the nearby nuclear power facility.

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    The Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant, the world's first, began operations on June 27, 1954.

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    Obninsk received city status on June 24, 1956.

Administrative Details

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    Obninsk is administratively part of the Kaluga Oblast federal subject in Russia.

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    The current mayor is Vladislav Shapsha.

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    The city operates under the UTC+03:00 time zone.

Demographics

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    The population density is calculated at 2,437 inhabitants per km² based on 2010 data.

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    The city's development was primarily linked to the establishment of the nuclear power plant.